Perplexed by purpose? These 4 things are all you need to know

I almost didnā€™t write this blog.Ā  What hasnā€™t been said about brand purpose over the past decade?

But then I started reading that advice. And realised you might just want something clearer and simpler.

So hereā€™s 4 takeaways that cut through a decade of musings on ā€˜purposeā€™, to help you understand what it means for the brand you are building.

1. Having a purpose benefits your business in a multitude of ways, so you do need one.

Defining a clear and compelling purpose has been linked in research to:

  • 3x faster business growth than competitors
  • Increased customer preference and loyalty
  • Greater employee satisfaction and retention AND
  • Improvement of business innovation and transformation efforts. Ā 

It's an investment that packs a punch.Ā 

Purpose is also critical as a means of connecting all of your marketing efforts.

Purpose is the great uniter. If your marketing efforts arenā€™t being developed with the overall purpose of the organization in mind, youā€™re likely to have a whole...

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